The theme for the evening was focused on the membership and all the accomplishments from 2012-2013 year. Kara Brady of Konover Corporation and outgoing Chapter President and Tricia Clement, CMP, of Bishop McCann and President-Elect served as emcees for the evening. Past Presidents Inge Hafkmeyer, CMM, of ADI Meetings, Belinda Waldo of Associated Luxury Hotels and Michelle Lizak, CMP, of SprintNextel helped present awards throughout the evening.
The 2012-2013 award winners for each of the various categories are listed below:
Committee Chair of the Year
Maria Davis, CMP (Newsletter Chair)
Tricia Clement, CMP, presents Maria Davis, CMP, of Embassy Suites Kansas City Int'l Airport with the Committee Chair of the Year Award for her work as the Newsletter Chair.
Committee of the Year: Fundraising
Jill C. Davis
Brent Raymond
Shari B. Hockenbery, CMP
Patti Jo Gaughan, CMP
Event of the Year: Catering and Restaurant Showcase
Renee Hultgren (Lead)
Brandi Brumback, CTA
Kara Brady
Cheryle Grinter
Tony Ballard
Sarah Snyder
Education Program of the Year: Professional Education Conference
Molly Lieberknecht (Chair)
Lisa Perez
Melanie D. Pilgrim, CMP
April Graham
Shana K. Hoy, CMP
Shelby Thario
Andrayana Getchell, CMP
Christina Benjamin
Rising Star
Renee Hultgren
Tricia Clement, CMP, presented Renee Hultgren, K-State Olathe, with the 2013 Rising Star award.
Caterer of the Year
Circle S Ranch & Country Inn (Field 2 Table 2013)
Cheryle Grinter accepted the Caterer of the Year award on behalf of Circle S Ranch for its work on 2012 Field 2 Table.
Supplier of the Year
Megan O'Keefe, CMP
Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Megan O'Keefe, CMP, of Hyatt Regency Cincinnati accepts the Supplier of the Year award for 2013.
Planner of the Year
Patti Jo Gaughan, CMP
Meeting Management Consultants, LLC
Employer Appreciation
Konover Hotel Corporation
Special Recognition
Bushnell Outdoor Products (Kathy L. Thompson, CMP CMM)
Cheryle Grinter
Terry Erisman
Bill Lawrence
Belinda Waldo presents the Special Employer Recognition award to Bushnell and Kathy Thompson, CMP, CMM.
Membership Milestones
20-Year Members:
Miya Macken, CMP
Cathy Ewing, CMP
Kathy L. Thompson, CMP, CMM
25-Year Members:
Francine Liem Cobb
Susan K. Muchow
Julie Green Hensler
CMP Designation
Beth Follmer, CMP
Rebecca A. Elliott, CMP
Andrea Bauer, CMP
June Dobson, CMP
Megan Mill, CMP
Rebecca Lippe, CMP
Congratulations to all the award winners, members celebrating milestones and to our newest CMP members!